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Associate Portfolio Strategy
Grade Associate
Location London
Do you have a passion for strategy consulting real estate and the future of work Are youlooking for a new challenge within a dynamic and international environment that promoteswellbeing and professional growth as well as offers international project exposure
Join Cushman & Wakefield EMEA Portfolio Strategy team! An international team based inLondon Budapest & Amsterdam specialising in shaping the future of our clients global officefootprint addressing strategic questions at the fusion of business demographics and realestate such as:
What is the optimal portfolio based on cost talent real estate market risks and businessobjectives What opportunities exist to release capital / reduce operating cost Whatorganisational structure is required to support the real estate portfolio
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual for a fulltime role. As an Associate youwill be actively involved in all aspects of leading and delivering Portfolio Strategy services toclients from business development proposal development through to managing projects andfinal deliverables. You will also play a leading role in broader business development researchand events. This is an opportunity to develop a thriving career within global real estate
advisory firm with opportunities to work internationally.
The roles technical focus is to drive all aspects of strategic portfolio management includinghelping clients optimising existing business portfolios and identifying hidden opportunities toimprove efficiencies within their real estate model.
Working as part of our dynamic and international team will give you exposure to:
a wide variety of projects and industry sectors
a global client base including FTSE 100 companies
other parts of the wider Cushman & Wakefield business to draw upon our deepindustry knowledge and experience
We also offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to help further yourpersonal and professional growth. We believe that supporting and nurturing our talent is keyto driving our business success.
Experience and Skills
Proven track record in business development and client project leadership
Commercially astute across projects and practice
Ability to think strategically and creatively to articulate client challenges and
demonstrate how the real estate portfolio strategy can address these
Strong data analytical skills ability to distinguish the emerging themes from
data/research material to present in an innovative visual and concise way
Excellent verbal and visual communication presentation and writing skills
Excellent skills in interpreting and presenting data
Articulate with the ability to lead and contribute to thought leadership and research articles.
Ability to lead proposal writing description of services and associated modelling ofprogramme and fees. Proactive in with oversight only from Partners on large scaleproposals and client pitches
Confident in presenting and supporting Partners on client communications preparationand facilitation of senior level client interviews workshops and presentations
Ability to manage medium to large scale projects including leading commercial aspectquality of content managing client expectations relationships and new opportunities
Working with account leads and supported by a Partner to drive Portfolio Strategy projects across geographies.
Motivated to work as an individual and across a connected international team.
Network externally at events raise profile of C&W capability and recognition in the localmarket remain up to date on industry sector trend and challenges
Work with and learn from other service lines across C&W to fully comprehend theholistic C&W offering to global clients and deliver great business outcomes
Qualifications
6 years industry experience on strategic real estate portfolio management includingreal estate portfolios optimisation transformation and metro strategies
Experience in the management consulting industry or in a consulting role
First degree and/or post graduate degree in relevant subject (this could include RealEstate Economics Finance etc)
Strong knowledge of the UK real estate market and English language fluency
Member of the RICS not essential but would be a benefit.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time